Sixteen years of Louis. One song about growing up.

Verse 1

Headphones on, books stacked up highHe swears it works, and we can't denyMock results came back and proved him rightSixteen years old, taking on the world tonight

Pre-Chorus

Weekends at the garden centre, earning it slowSaving up for wheels, oh we know, we knowPretending not to worry, but we're crossing our fingers tooThat's just what we do

Chorus

Louis, Louis, sixteen and risingGrowing up fast, no compromisingGoing on six foot, still our boy underneathLouis, Louis, world's at your feetEvery year you're more you, that's the gift, that's the dealSixteen candles and it still feels surreal

Verse 2

Still hugs his mum in front of his matesNo shame in that, that's what makes him greatSoft heart under all that heightOur boy's still in there, shining bright

Pre-Chorus

Weekends at the garden centre, earning it slowSaving up for wheels, oh we know, we knowPretending not to worry, but we're crossing our fingers tooThat's just what we do

Chorus

Louis, Louis, sixteen and risingGrowing up fast, no compromisingGoing on six foot, still our boy underneathLouis, Louis, world's at your feetEvery year you're more you, that's the gift, that's the dealSixteen candles and it still feels surreal

Bridge

One day soon you'll ride awayOn something with an engine, come what mayBut tonight you're just our kid againHeadphones round your neck, counting down to when

Final Chorus

Louis, Louis, sixteen and risingGrowing up fast, no compromisingGoing on six foot, still our boy to meLouis, Louis, wherever you'll beEvery year you're more you, that's the gift, that's the dealHappy birthday, Louis, this moment's real